🌱 Potter Returns + Hot Cocoa Rolls + Update Daybell/Vallow Trial

Morning, Boise! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

Downtown Boise will be full of news people in January, 2023 as the time has been agreed upon for the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell trial. A Meridian man is in custody after running and being found with narcotics and a large amount of cash. Harry Potter is back on the big screen for a short time and Pillsbury is bringing back a tasty breakfast roll. Finally, Michael Vaughn is still missing from Fruitland.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 46 Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The trial for Chad Daybell and his wife Lori will take place in Ada County starting in January, 2023. KLIX radio's Nate Bird reports the two sides agreed on the January time frame. Chad Daybell and Lori Daybell (Vallow) are being charged with murdering two of Lori's children, Tylee Ryan and J.J. in 2019. Chad is also facing charges for the murder of his previous wife, Tammy. Lori is being charged with conspiracy to murder her previous husband. In August prosecutors announced they planned to seek the death penalty for Chad Daybell. Lori was found incompetant to stand trial in prior meetings. (News Radio 1310 KLIX)
2. A Meridian man's parole is not going so well. CBS2 news staff write Gilbert Garza attempted to run from parole officers and police. Garza's apartment was subsequently searched and found was four ounces of meth, two ounces of suspected cocaine and fentanyl tablets (though they are awaiting confirmation from the state lab). (Idaho News)
3. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart has good news for Hogwarts fans. Harry Potter fans can see the movies in theaters for an upcoming two nights only. (liteonline.com)
4. Just in time for the holidays and those cold mornings, Pillsbury is bringing back Hot Cocoa Rolls. Taste of Home's Jacqueline Weiss informs hungry readers where to find the gooey treats, ready to pop in your oven. (tasteofhome)
5. Fruitland five-year-old Michael Vaughn continues to be missing. KTVB-TV's Tristan Lewis speaks with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the FBI regarding the case. (KTVB)

Today in Boise:

• The Boise Depot is open for a free tour on Sunday. (Noon)

Boise Fact of the Day

The eight Harry Potter movies made made an astonishing $7.73 billion worldwide.

From my notebook:

• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Are you dreaming of hitting the slopes or are you enjoying these warm December temperatures? Looks like it’s going to be another mild weekend in Boise: @loeblifephotography" (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "Areas of dense fog expected again tonight. A cold front on Saturday will clear out the fog and bring cooler conditions. Then Monday a storm system will bring rain and snow to the region! Then turning much cooler next week. #idwx #orwx" (Facebook)
• #BoiseBucketList: "THE NUTCRACKER The beloved holiday classic choreographed by Peter Anastos is back! Join @balletidaho and celebrate their return to the stage and the joy of the season in glittering fashion." (Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "If you haven’t already, please take a moment to look through these wonderful album covers and vote on your favorite piece through the link in our bio." (Instagram)
• Boise Weekly: "Interview with Tenth Street Station's Dan Krejci The bar’s been around for nearly 40 years! Link in bio" (Instagram)
• Idaho Botanical Garden: "There isn't much time left to sign up for the Treasure Valley Gardening Certificate Program! Classes start in January, this is the last month to register. We encourage folks to register by Dec 17th so books can be ordered." (Facebook)

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